TBEP is an intergovernmental partnership of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco & Pinellas counties; the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD); & the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). These partners have pledged, through a binding Interlocal Agreement, to achieve the science-based goals of Charting the Course: The Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Tampa Bay. The current version can be viewed in its entirety here: Charting the Course, 2017 revision.

TBEP is governed by a Policy Board of elected officials from our local government members, SWFWMD, EPA & FDEP. A larger Management Board comprised of administrators from local, regional & state government agencies & organizations makes recommendations to the Policy Board.

TBEP’s mission of bay restoration, research & education is supported by several committees, including a Technical Advisory Committee of scientists & managers; a Nitrogen Management Consortium of industries, regulators & expanded city-county members; & a Community Advisory Committee of engaged citizens.